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growth plate cartilage development

Definition

Target type: biologicalprocess

The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the cartilage that will provide a scaffold for mineralization of endochondral bones as they elongate or grow. [GOC:ascb_2009, GOC:dph, GOC:tb]

Growth plate cartilage development is a complex and tightly regulated process responsible for the longitudinal growth of long bones. It involves a series of cellular events, including chondrocyte proliferation, differentiation, and hypertrophy, within a specialized cartilaginous tissue called the growth plate. This process can be divided into five distinct zones, each characterized by specific cellular activities and matrix composition:

1. Resting Zone: This outermost zone contains quiescent chondrocytes, serving as a reservoir for the growth plate. These cells are responsible for maintaining the integrity of the growth plate and provide a source for chondrocytes in the proliferative zone.

2. Proliferative Zone: This zone is characterized by rapid chondrocyte proliferation, contributing to the expansion of the growth plate. Chondrocytes in this zone are arranged in stacks or columns, undergoing multiple rounds of mitosis, ensuring a continuous supply of new cells.

3. Hypertrophic Zone: As chondrocytes migrate from the proliferative zone to the hypertrophic zone, they undergo a significant increase in size. Hypertrophic chondrocytes produce a matrix rich in type X collagen, a marker of hypertrophy, and initiate the process of endochondral ossification.

4. Calcified Zone: The matrix surrounding the hypertrophic chondrocytes becomes calcified, creating a barrier that prevents nutrients from reaching the cells. This calcified matrix serves as a scaffold for the invading blood vessels and osteoblasts from the periosteum.

5. Ossification Zone: This innermost zone is where the process of endochondral ossification takes place. Hypertrophic chondrocytes undergo apoptosis, leaving behind the calcified cartilage matrix. Osteoblasts invade the calcified zone and deposit bone matrix, replacing the cartilage with bone tissue.

The growth plate is regulated by a complex interplay of growth factors, hormones, and transcription factors. Growth hormone, insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), and thyroid hormone stimulate growth plate activity, promoting chondrocyte proliferation and differentiation. Conversely, factors like transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) and bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) influence chondrocyte maturation and hypertrophy.

Genetic defects in genes involved in growth plate development can lead to skeletal dysplasias, disorders characterized by abnormal bone growth. Understanding the intricate mechanisms of growth plate development is crucial for developing therapeutic strategies for skeletal diseases and promoting bone regeneration.'
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Proteins (3)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
Collagenase 3A collagenase 3 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P45452]Homo sapiens (human)
Retinoic acid receptor betaA retinoic acid receptor beta that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P10826]Homo sapiens (human)
Retinoic acid receptor alphaA retinoic acid receptor alpha that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P10276]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (82)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
acetohydroxamic acidacetohydroxamic acid : A member of the class of acetohydroxamic acids that is acetamide in which one of the amino hydrogens has been replaced by a hydroxy group.

acetohydroxamic acid: urease inhibitor

N-hydroxyacetimidic acid : A carbohydroximic acid consisting of acetimidic acid having a hydroxy group attached to the imide nitrogen.

oxime : Compounds of structure R2C=NOH derived from condensation of aldehydes or ketones with hydroxylamine. Oximes from aldehydes may be called aldoximes; those from ketones may be called ketoximes.
acetohydroxamic acids;
carbohydroximic acid
algal metabolite;
EC 3.5.1.5 (urease) inhibitor
am 5804-{[(5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl)carbonyl]amino}benzoic acid : An amidobenzoic acid obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of (5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl)benzoic acid with the anilino group of 4-aminobenzoic acid. A selective RARalpha agonist.

Am 580: a selctive retinoic acid receptor (alpha) agonist; structure given in first source
amidobenzoic acid;
tetralins
antineoplastic agent;
retinoic acid receptor alpha/beta agonist
pimagedineaminoguanidine : A one-carbon compound whose unique structure renders it capable of acting as a derivative of hydrazine, guanidine or formamide.

pimagedine: diamine oxidase & nitric oxide synthase inhibitor; an advanced glycosylation end product inhibitor; used in the treatment of diabetic complications; structure
guanidines;
one-carbon compound
EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor;
EC 1.4.3.4 (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor
bms 961BMS 961: a retinoic acid receptor gamma agonist; no further info available 10/2006
N-[4-(4-morpholinyl)butyl]-2-benzofurancarboxamideCL82198: a selective inhibitor of MMP13benzofurans
lg 100268LG 100268: a retinoid X receptor (RXR) selective compound; structure given in first source
way 151693
nafamostatnafamostat: inhibitor of trypsin, plasmin, pancreatic kallikrein, plasma kallikrein & thrombin; strongly inhibits esterolytic activities of C1r & C1 esterase complement-mediated hemolysis; antineoplasticbenzoic acids;
guanidines
tazarotenetazarotene : The ethyl ester of tazarotenic acid. A prodrug for tazarotenic acid, it is used for the treatment of psoriasis, acne, and sun-damaged skin.

tazarotene: a topical acetylenic retinoid; a topical kerytolytic
acetylenic compound;
ethyl ester;
pyridines;
retinoid;
thiochromane
keratolytic drug;
prodrug;
teratogenic agent
ng-nitroarginine methyl esterNG-Nitroarginine Methyl Ester: A non-selective inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase. It has been used experimentally to induce hypertension.alpha-amino acid ester;
L-arginine derivative;
methyl ester;
N-nitro compound
EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor
adapaleneadapalene : A naphthoic acid that is CD437 in which the phenolic hydroxy group has been converted to its methyl ether.

Adapalene: A naphthalene derivative that has specificity for RETINOIC ACID RECEPTORS. It is used as a DERMATOLOGIC AGENT for the treatment of ACNE.
adamantanes;
monocarboxylic acid;
naphthoic acid
dermatologic drug;
EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor;
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
piloty's acidPiloty's acid: structure in first sourcesulfonamide
bexarotenebenzoic acids;
naphthalenes;
retinoid
antineoplastic agent
tamibarotenetamibarotene : A dicarboxylic acid monoamide resulting from the condensation of one of the carboxy groups of terephthalic acid with the amino group of 5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-amine.

tamibarotene: has retinoid-binding activity
dicarboxylic acid monoamide;
retinoid;
tetralins
antineoplastic agent;
retinoic acid receptor alpha/beta agonist
marimastatmarimastat : A secondary carboxamide resulting from the foraml condensation of the carboxy group of (2R)-2-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-2-(hydroxyamino)-2-oxoethyl]-4-methylpentanoic acid with the alpha-amino group of N,3-dimethyl-L-valinamide.

marimastat: a matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor active in patients with advanced carcinoma of the pancreas, prostate, or ovary
hydroxamic acid;
secondary carboxamide
antineoplastic agent;
matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor
4-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-anthracenyl)benzoic acid
sr 27897SR 27897: structure given in first source; a CCK(A) receptor antagonistindolyl carboxylic acid
hx 600HX 600: structure given in first source
n-(2-isobutyl-3-(n'-hydroxycarbonylamido)propanoyl)-o-methyltyrosinemethylamideN-(2-isobutyl-3-(N'-hydroxycarbonylamido)propanoyl)-O-methyltyrosinemethylamide: RN given refers to the (S-(R*,S*))-isomer
ilomastatCS 610: matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor; structure in first source

ilomastat : An N-acyl-amino acid obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of (2R)-2-[2-(hydroxyamino)-2-oxoethyl]-4-methylpentanoic acid with the amino group of N-methyl-L-tryptophanamide. A cell permeable broad-spectrum matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitor
hydroxamic acid;
L-tryptophan derivative;
N-acyl-amino acid
anti-inflammatory agent;
antibacterial agent;
antineoplastic agent;
EC 3.4.24.24 (gelatinase A) inhibitor;
neuroprotective agent
omega-n-methylarginineN(omega)-methyl-L-arginine : A L-arginine derivative with a N(omega)-methyl substituent.

omega-N-Methylarginine: A competitive inhibitor of nitric oxide synthetase.
amino acid zwitterion;
arginine derivative;
guanidines;
L-arginine derivative;
non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid
cd 437CD 437: selective for retinoic acid receptors gamma

CD437 : A naphthoic acid that is 6-phenylnaphthylene-2-carboxyic acid in which the phenyl substituent has been substituted at positions 3 and 4 by adamant-1-yl and hydroxy groups, respectively. It acts as a selective agonist of retinoic acid receptor (RAR)gamma and induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in various cancer cells.
adamantanes;
monocarboxylic acid;
naphthoic acid;
phenols
apoptosis inducer;
retinoic acid receptor gamma agonist
6-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1,1,4,4-tetramethyl-6-naphthyl)-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid6-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1,1,4,4-tetramethyl-6-naphthyl)-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid: reverses keratinization process in hamster tracheal organ culture; inhibits induction of ornithine decarboxylase; structure & RN given in first source; RN not in Chemline 12/5/83
cd 2019CD 2019: a retinoic acid receptor beta2 agonist; structure given in first source
agn 193109AGN 193109: structure given in first source
2-(4-aminophenyl)benzothiazole2-(4-aminophenyl)benzothiazole: an agent with selective profile of in vitro anti-tumour activity; structure in first source
taxifolin(+)-taxifolin : A taxifolin that has (2R,3R)-configuration.taxifolinmetabolite
devazepidedevazepide : An indolecarboxamide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of indole-2-carboxylic acid with the exocyclic amino group of (3S)-3-amino-1-methyl-5-phenyl-1,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one. A cholecystokinin antagonist used for treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.

Devazepide: A derivative of benzodiazepine that acts on the cholecystokinin A (CCKA) receptor to antagonize CCK-8's (SINCALIDE) physiological and behavioral effects, such as pancreatic stimulation and inhibition of feeding.
1,4-benzodiazepinone;
indolecarboxamide
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
cholecystokinin antagonist;
gastrointestinal drug
tretinoinall-trans-retinoic acid : A retinoic acid in which all four exocyclic double bonds have E- (trans-) geometry.

retinoic acid : A retinoid consisting of 3,7-dimethylnona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid substituted at position 9 by a 2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl group (geometry of the four exocyclic double bonds is not specified).

Tretinoin: An important regulator of GENE EXPRESSION during growth and development, and in NEOPLASMS. Tretinoin, also known as retinoic acid and derived from maternal VITAMIN A, is essential for normal GROWTH; and EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT. An excess of tretinoin can be teratogenic. It is used in the treatment of PSORIASIS; ACNE VULGARIS; and several other SKIN DISEASES. It has also been approved for use in promyelocytic leukemia (LEUKEMIA, PROMYELOCYTIC, ACUTE).
retinoic acid;
vitamin A
anti-inflammatory agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
AP-1 antagonist;
human metabolite;
keratolytic drug;
retinoic acid receptor agonist;
retinoid X receptor agonist;
signalling molecule
bms 195614BMS 195614 : A carboxamide resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 5,5-dimethyl-8-(quinolin-3-yl)-5,6-dihydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid with the amino group of p-aminobenzoic acid. It is a neutral retinoic acid receptor (RAR) alpha-selective antagonist (Ki = 2.5 nM). It displays no significant effect on nuclear receptor corepressor (NCoR) binding; moderately decreases SMRT binding to RAR. It antagonizes agonist-induced coactivator (CoA) recruitment.benzoic acids;
quinolines;
secondary carboxamide
retinoic acid receptor alpha antagonist
bms 961
cgs 27023aCGS 27023A: a matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor
alitretinoinAlitretinoin: A retinoid that is used for the treatment of chronic hand ECZEMA unresponsive to topical CORTICOSTEROIDS. It is also used to treat cutaneous lesions associated with AIDS-related KAPOSI SARCOMA.retinoic acidantineoplastic agent;
keratolytic drug;
metabolite;
retinoid X receptor agonist
prinomastatprinomastat : A hydroxamic acid that is (3S)-N-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylthiomorpholine-3-carboxamide in which the hydrogen attached to the thiomorpholine nitrogen has been replaced by a [4-(pyridin-4-yloxy)phenyl]sulfonyl group. It is a selective inhibitor with of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) 2, 3, 9, 13, and 14.

prinomastat: a diazepine-based hydroxamic acid inhibitor; matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitor; angiogenesis inhibitor;
aromatic ether;
hydroxamic acid;
pyridines;
sulfonamide;
thiomorpholines
antineoplastic agent;
EC 3.4.24.35 (gelatinase B) inhibitor;
matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor
isoliquiritigeninchalconesantineoplastic agent;
biological pigment;
EC 1.14.18.1 (tyrosinase) inhibitor;
GABA modulator;
geroprotector;
metabolite;
NMDA receptor antagonist
2-[(4-phenylphenyl)sulfonylamino]pentanedioic acidglutamic acid derivative
ac 556494'-octyl-4-biphenylcarboxylic acid: an RAR beta2 agonist; structure in first sourcebiphenyls;
carboxybiphenyl
n(6)-(1-iminoethyl)lysineN(6)-acetimidoyl-L-lysine : An L-lysine derivative that is L-lysine in which one of the hydrogens attached to N(6) is substituted by an acetimidoyl groupL-lysine derivative;
non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid
4-oxido-3-(4-phenoxyphenyl)-4a,5,6,7,8,8a-hexahydroquinoxalin-1-ium 1-oxidearomatic ether
sr 11217SR 11217: structure given in first source
rs-130830RS-130830: orally-active broad-spectrum matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor
quercetin7-hydroxyflavonol;
pentahydroxyflavone
antibacterial agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
Aurora kinase inhibitor;
chelator;
EC 1.10.99.2 [ribosyldihydronicotinamide dehydrogenase (quinone)] inhibitor;
geroprotector;
phytoestrogen;
plant metabolite;
protein kinase inhibitor;
radical scavenger
luteolin3'-hydroxyflavonoid;
tetrahydroxyflavone
angiogenesis inhibitor;
anti-inflammatory agent;
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
c-Jun N-terminal kinase inhibitor;
EC 2.3.1.85 (fatty acid synthase) inhibitor;
immunomodulator;
nephroprotective agent;
plant metabolite;
radical scavenger;
vascular endothelial growth factor receptor antagonist
lg 100567ALRT 1550: ALRT1550 is (2E,4E,6E)-isomer; LG100567 is (2E,4E,6Z)-isomer; structure given in first source
tmi-1
4-(2-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)-1-propenyl)benzoic acid4-(2-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)-1-propenyl)benzoic acid: RN refers to (E)-isomer; structure given in first source

arotinoid acid : A retinoid that consists of benzoic acid substituted at position 4 by a 2-(5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl)prop-1-en-1-yl group. It is a synthetic retinoid that acts as a selective agonist for the retinoic acid receptors (RAR).
benzoic acids;
naphthalenes;
retinoid
antineoplastic agent;
retinoic acid receptor agonist;
teratogenic agent
batimastatbatimastat : A secondary carboxamide resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of (2S,3R)-5-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(methylamino)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]carbamoyl}-2-[(thiophen-2-ylsulfanyl)methyl]hexanoic acid with the amino group of hydroxylamine. It a broad-spectrum matrix metalloprotease inhibitor.

batimastat: structure given in first source; a synthetic matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor
hydroxamic acid;
L-phenylalanine derivative;
organic sulfide;
secondary carboxamide;
thiophenes;
triamide
angiogenesis inhibitor;
antineoplastic agent;
matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor
agn 191659AGN 191659: a retinoid x receptor pan-agonist; structure in first source
agn 191701AGN 191701: retinoid X receptors agonist; RN refers to (E)-isomer; structure given in first source
pregna-4,17-diene-3,16-dionepregna-4,17-diene-3,16-dione: steroid from guggulu extract; RN & N1 from C1 Form index; RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation; structure in first source; antagonist of farnesoid X receptor3-hydroxy steroidandrogen
agn 190121
lg100754LG 100754: retinoic acid receptors antagonist & agonist; a mixed function retinoid whose activity is dimer-selective; structure given in first source
isoacteosideisoacteoside: a phenylethanoid glycoside isolated from Indian paintbrush (Verbenaceae) Castilleja linariaefolia; also in other plants; structure given in first sourcehydroxycinnamic acid
Methyl rosmarinatehydroxycinnamic acid
ik 682IK 682: inhibits TNF-alpha converting enzyme; structure in first sourcehydroxamic acid;
pyrrolidin-2-ones;
quinolines
bay 12-9566Bay 12-9566: an angiogenesis inhibitor with matrix metalloproteinase inhibitory activitybiphenyls;
organochlorine compound
(11c)cgs 25966
ro 32-3555Ro 32-3555: structure given in first source
lg 1506
nrx 194204IRX4204: retinoid X receptor (RXR) agonist; structure in first source
agn 194204AGN 194204: a retinoid X receptor ligand; structure in first source
adaroteneadarotene: structure in first source
bms453BMS 189453: structure in first source

BMS-453 : A member of the class of dihydronaphthalenes that is 1,2-dihydronaphthalene which is substituted at positions 1, 1, 4, and 6 by methyl, methyl, phenyl, and 2-(p-carboxyphenyl)vinyl groups, respectively (the E isomer). It is a potent retinoic acid receptor gamma (RARbeta) agonist that acts as an antagonist against RARalpha and RARgamma.
benzoic acids;
dihydronaphthalenes;
stilbenoid
retinoic acid receptor alpha antagonist;
retinoic acid receptor beta agonist;
retinoic acid receptor gamma antagonist;
teratogenic agent
pd 166793
hx 630HX 630: a retinoid X receptor ligand that functions as both an RAR synergist and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma synergist; structure in first source
sc 78080
bms 204493BMS-493 : A member of the class of dihydronaphthalenes that is 1,2-dihydronaphthalene which is substituted at positions 1, 1, 4, and 6 by methyl, methyl, phenylethynyl, and 2-(p-carboxyphenyl)vinyl groups, respectively (the E isomer).acetylenic compound;
benzoic acids;
dihydronaphthalenes;
stilbenoid
retinoic acid receptor antagonist
2-[[4-(4-bromophenyl)phenyl]sulfonylamino]-3-methylbutanoic acidbiphenyls;
organobromine compound
sr 11302SR 11302: structure given in first source

SR11302 : A retinoid that is all-trans-retinoic acid in which the methyl group at position 9 is replaced by a 4-methylphenyl group. It is an inhibitor of activator protein-1 which exhibits antitumour effects in vivo.
alpha,beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid;
retinoid;
toluenes
antineoplastic agent;
AP-1 antagonist
arp-100
cd 666
agn 190205AGN 190205: inhibits vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation; structure in first source
le 135LE 135: structure given in first sourcedibenzodiazepine
N(2)-([biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonyl)-N-hydroxy-N(2)-isopropoxy-D-valinamideN(2)-([biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonyl)-N-hydroxy-N(2)-isopropoxy-D-valinamide : A hydroxamic acid that is N-hydroxy-D-valinamide in which the alpha-amino group has been substituted by isopropoxy and [biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonyl groups. A selective matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) inhibitor, it is one of the most potent inducers of autophagy. Its physiological roles include angiogenesis, cancer metastasis, embryogenesis, tissue remodeling in development, and wound healing.D-valine derivative;
hydroxamic acid
antineoplastic agent;
autophagy inducer;
EC 3.4.24.24 (gelatinase A) inhibitor;
melanin synthesis inhibitor
bms-566394BMS-566394: structure in first source
apratastatapratastat: structure in first sourcesulfonamide
ac 261066
grassystatin agrassystatin A: isolated from a cyanobacterium, identified as Lyngbya cf.; structure in first source
tetracyclinetetracycline : A broad-spectrum polyketide antibiotic produced by the Streptomyces genus of actinobacteria.

Tetracycline: A naphthacene antibiotic that inhibits AMINO ACYL TRNA binding during protein synthesis.
2-[(4-chlorophenyl)methylthio]-1,5,6,7-tetrahydrocyclopenta[d]pyrimidin-4-onearyl sulfide
2-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methylthio]-6-methyl-1H-pyrimidin-4-onemethoxybenzenes
4-[[(4-oxo-1,5,6,7-tetrahydrocyclopenta[d]pyrimidin-2-yl)thio]methyl]benzoic acid methyl esterbenzoate ester